Obituaries
Gene A. Boccia
Feb 27, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Gene A. Boccia, 78, died on February 27, 2024. He was born on June of 7, 1945 in Seattle, WA, a son of Ralph and Carmel Boccia. After the war, Gene's family came back to the Youngstown area where they resided on the West Side. Gene graduated from Chaney High School and went to Youngstown State University, Kent State...
James Moran
Feb 27, 2024
POLAND - James Moran, 79, died on February 27, 2024.
He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on January 30, 1945, a son of Joseph and Isabel (Conley) Moran.
After graduating from Ursuline High School in 1963, James went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Penn-Ohio College. His work as a data processing supervisor for Youngstown Sheet and Tube spanned through two...
Brenda Dull
Feb 26, 2024
NEW SPRINGFIELD - Brenda M. Dull, 72, peacefully passed away in her home on the morning of February 26th, 2024, after bravely facing a brief illness with cancer.
She was born on November 1, 1951, the daughter of Mina (Valentine) Burkey and Theodore Burkey.
Brenda was a graduate of Springfield Local High School. She was also a lifelong member of Petersburg Presbyterian...
Jason Brajer
Feb 25, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Jason Brajer, 42, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 25, 2024.
He was born in Youngstown on September 23, 1981 to John Brajer and Sandra (Folsom) Brajer.
Jason was a 1999 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He worked as a roofer for many years.
In his spare time, Jason found solace in jamming to music of every kind, fishing locally...
Ronald P. Theis
Feb 24, 2024
Mr Ronald Paul Theis went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, February 24, 2024. He was 87 years old.
Born to the late Fred and Katherine Theis on July 23, 1936.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Fred, Edward, Howard, William, and Robert, and his two sisters, Eleanor Hitter and Sophie Estok.
Ron leaves his wife of...
Keith Ian Downie
Feb 21, 2024
Keith Ian Downie passed away at his home on February 21, 2024, at the age of 65.
Keith was preceeded in death by his parents, Douglas and Rita, and his brother Doug (Lori). He is survived and will be deeply missed by his longtime girlfriend, Christine Kalhoun, his sisters Jan (Ed) Szari of Youngstown, and Barbara (Robert) Friedman of Columbus and...
Gene Clayton
Feb 21, 2024
POLAND - Gene Clayton, 67, died peacefully on February 21, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born in Youngstown on May 5, 1956, Gene was a man of dedication and hard work.
Gene graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1975 and went on to become the President of Clayton Heating and Air Conditioning, where he worked for an impressive 50 years. His...
Bert E. Liston
Feb 20, 2024
"Together Again"
Bert E. Liston, 93, peacefully passed away at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers.
Born in Clifton Mills, WV, on March 5, 1930.
Bert served his country with honor as a Military Police in the United States Army. His commitment and dedication extended beyond his military service. He became an operating engineer for Local 66. After retiring, Bert found joy and solace...
Matthew A. Palma
Feb 19, 2024
Matthew A. Palma, 89, passed away peacefully at Hospice House.
He was born in Youngstown on January 3, 1935.
Matthew's journey was one filled with dedication and service. He graduated from South High School in 1952 and went on to honorably serve his country in the Army. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matthew was known for his love of golf and his culinary...
Pauline Bielski
Feb 13, 2024
Berlin Center....Pauline Bielski gracefully transitioned from a city girl to a farm girl throughout her remarkable journey of life. Born on March 12, 1941, in Brownsville, PA, Pauline embarked on a fulfilling and eventful path before she peacefully passed away on February 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Pauline's education formed the foundation of her intellectual growth....
Jane Marie Seeley
Feb 13, 2024
Jane Marie Seeley, 72, of Salem, and formerly of Washingtonville and New Waterford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Feb. 13, 2024. She was a follower of Christ, and recently attended Real Life Church in Salem when her health permitted. In decades prior, Jane had attended Cornerstone Assembly of God in North Lima and Columbiana...
Kenneth S. Lupton
Feb 13, 2024
LOWELLVILLE - Kenneth S. Lupton, 62, died peacefully Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
Kenneth was born February 2, 1962, in Cincinnati, the son of Robert Lupton and Rosemary Beight. He attended Poland Seminary High School and worked as a pipefitter for Local Union 396 for 25 years. Kenneth was a motorcycle enthusiast, especially for his beloved Harley-Davidson. He is...
John Flannery
Feb 13, 2024
POLAND - John R. Flannery, 54, died peacefully February 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer.
John was born January 9, 1970, in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Joanne Boughner Flannery.
He attended Struthers High School and worked as a driving instructor for All Star Driving School. After his recent diagnosis, John was renewed...
Sandra Shessler
Feb 13, 2024
COLUMBIANA - Sandra J. (Koontz) Shessler 83, entered into the Lord's rest on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at her residence with family by her side.
Sandra was born in Leetonia, OH on June 12, 1940, to the late Russell Jack and Esther B. (Call) Koontz.
She was a 1958 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and then...
Paul Kulisz
Feb 12, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Private services were held for Mr. Paul Kulisz, 72, formerly of Austintown, who died February 12th at a medical hospital in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Paul was born July 14, 1951, in Salem, a son of Anton and Maria (Kutscheanko) Kulisz.
Paul’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from the Ukraine and instilled in their children the “old school” values of hard...
Jack P. Sich
Feb 10, 2024
Jack P. Sich, 76, passed away on February 10, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
He was born on January 24, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of Virginia McGlynn Sich.
Education played a significant role in Jack's life journey. He graduated from Youngstown East High School in the class of 1966, where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. Following his high...
Wayne Zapka
Feb 9, 2024
On Friday, February 9,2024 in the early morning hours Wayne Zapka died unexpectedly and peacefully while resting in the comfort of his favorite chair.
Wayne Steven Zapka was born at home on October 23, 1950 by special delivery, as he was the last baby delivered by his maternal grandmother Anna Miklas, a prominent mid-wife in Youngstown. She wrapped...
Eleanor Hawkins
Feb 8, 2024
NORTH JACKSON - Eleanor J. Hawkins, 79, died peacefully Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
Eleanor was born August 19, 1944, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Ward and Mary Williams Akins. She was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School and primarily was a homemaker. Eleanor also sold Avon for many years. Together with her...
Dorene Mae Oakley
Feb 7, 2024
Dorene Mae Oakley, 91, passed away Wednesday at her home.
She was born on June 9, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Dean A. and Edith Mae Cook Boop and wife of of the late, Richard R. Oakley, whom she married June 19, 1953 and lived her whole life in Youngstown.
Dorene was a graduate of The Rayen School and...
Marilyn Bailey
Feb 6, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN – Marilyn L. Bailey, 80, peacefully passed from this world to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, surrounded by her immediate family.
She was born December 9, 1943, in Youngstown, the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Dussek) Waback. A graduate of the Chaney High School Class of 1961, Marilyn epitomized a...
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